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The revolution was suppressed by the Habsburgs with the help of the Russian Czar and in 1867 a compromise with the Habsburgs was reached, establishing the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
After entering the war in 1941, Hungary suffered enormous loss again, including a death toll of approximately one million citizens.
In 1971, he founded Food for the Hungry (FH) based on a simple premise, if children died one at a time, he could help them one at a time.
Hearn had opened a successful pizzeria, which he called Hungry Howie's, in 1973 in Taylor, Michigan, making him the founder of Hungry Howie's.
Situated in an old bungalow, Hungry’s International Sandwich Shop opened its doors in 1975 on lower Westheimer, in the Montrose area.
Dr Larry Ward in Vietnam- 1975
FH working in Guatemala- 1976
Thailand Hunger Corps- 1980
Hungry Howie's was incorporated in 1981.
In 1982 the decision was made to start offering franchises.
In January 1983 the first Hungry Howie's franchise was awarded.
Began Offering Franchises in 1983
In 1984, Doctor Larry Ward retired and appointed Ted Yamamori as his successor and President of FH.
Kenya Hunger Corps- 1984
Pizza Became Fastest Growing Fast Food Segment in 1984
Hungry Howie's had 1984 sales of $11 million.
Fred’s nephew Ashkan Nowamooz joined the business in 1985 after playing soccer for Houston Baptist University.
In 1985 Hungry Howie's posted sales of $16 million.
It projected sales of $22 million in 1986.
In 1986 the company was experimenting with several small, heated trucks that would visit factories and offices during lunch.
A second distribution center was opened in Lakeland, Florida, in 1987.
Rinke came to Hungry Howie's in 1987 from R.P.M., Inc., which was Domino's largest franchise organization.
In 1988 the company opened its 100th location, with 52 of them located in the metro Detroit area.
Grand Rapids got its first Hungry Howie's franchise in 1988.
The rapid changes in the Soviet bloc and other international developments led to the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9th November 1989, leading to political changes in the entire eastern part of Europe.
The first democratic, multi-party elections were held in 1990.
In 1991 sales reached $65 million, making Hungry Howie's the 14th largest pizza chain in the country.
Jackson noted in 1992, "Most of our sales are discount-driven.
There were 210 Hungry Howie's locations in 1992.
Hungry Howie's grew to 250 stores in 1993.
In 1994 sales were up 15 percent to $107 million and net revenue was $1.6 million.
In 1995 Hungry Howie's moved to a new headquarters and warehouse in Madison Heights, Michigan.
After that, it jumps--400, 600, 800." Sales for 1995 turned out to be $125 million, with net revenue of $1.57 million.
By 1995 the company was the 11th largest carryout and delivery pizza chain.
Jackson said, "The first 300 stores are the hardest. Its goal was to open 60 to 75 stores in 1995 and sustain a 20 percent growth rate.
By 1997 Hungry Howie's had maintained a ten to 15 percent growth rate for a period of ten years.
In 1997 the company introduced a new, calzone-type sandwich that was made with fresh dough and oven-baked.
Rwanda Hunger Corps- 1998
He joined the Hungry’s team in 1999.
When Rome lost control of Pannonia at the end of the 4th century (Christian tombs from this period in what is now Pécs were designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2000), it was occupied first by Germanic tribes, then by Slavs.
In 2003, FH mourned the passing of Doctor Larry Ward.
2010s In a decade of unprecedented global challenges, FH responded to the needs of the 2010 Haiti earthquake that destroyed nearly 1 million homes, Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, and cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique.
In the first half of 2011, it held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the first time.
Hungry’s celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2015.
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A highlight of the decade was reestablishing FH work in Vietnam in 2019.
In the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, FH pivoted to help our global communities protect themselves from the virus.
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| Company name | Founded date | Revenue | Employee size | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings Etc | 1994 | $1.3M | 10 | 98 |
| Victor Cafe | - | $460,000 | 6 | - |
| George's of Galilee | 1948 | $4.0M | 37 | - |
| Roasters | - | $440,000 | 6 | - |
| Purpoodock Club | 1922 | $5.0M | 15 | - |
| Frida | - | $5.9M | 119 | 32 |
| Charlie Brown's | 1966 | $130.0M | 3,000 | - |
| Benjamins Restaurant | - | $5.1M | 150 | - |
| Bloomington Country Club | 1902 | $5.0M | 49 | - |
| Trudy's | 1977 | $8.5M | 150 | - |
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